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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
An opinion piece urges young people to value frugality and steady beginnings over luxury. It argues success comes from shared effort, resisting excessive rent and conspicuous spending, and emphasizes starting with shirt sleeves as a path to eventual comfort. It cites William Jennings Bryan on generational wealth and urges perseverance.
A controversial editorial argues hundreds of unemployed soldiers and sailors join to fight Spain against Morocco for reasons other than patriotism. It claims many enlist for work, adventure, or profit rather than principled conflict and questions the motives behind war and the Morroco dispute.
A compiled note lists historical events and birthdays. It mentions Annie T. Wittenmier born in Aganis county and died in Sanatosa Pennsylvania on February 2, 1990, the 1900 bishop consecration in Columbus, the 1902 Ohio Democratic convention ticket led by Tom L. Johnson, and contemporaneous birthday entries for William W. Thomas James J. Keane Lee De Forest Joseph F R Robinson Weber Mason and others with ages given.
Today commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of the entry of women into public life with readings and speeches. Notable figures include John A Stewart of New York delivering remarks at Williams College, as international congresses on psychical research inaugurate in Copenhagen and other cities. Conventions convene in Salt Lake City Montreal Jacksonville Ishpeming and more as groups across the Midwest gather for reunions and scholarly meetings.
Elyria pioneer Artemas Beebe Jr died at 66. He founded Beebe House, later Andwur Hotel, and played a long role in village life. Northwest Encampment excursion and Chippewa Lake picnic drew many Elyrians. Uncle Tom's Cabin was shown at the town hall. Elyria Gas & Water Co added 40,000 foot gas capacity as growth lens. city council installed iron posts with iron pipes around the park replacing a wooden railing.
Colonel William N. Haskell, famed for relief in Armenia, is appointed to supervise famine relief for the American Relief Administration in Russia. He will depart the United States immediately. Haskell, of Albany, New York, was named Hugh Commissioner for England, France, Italy and the United States to Armenia for the July 1919 Peace Conference.
The Norwalk area reports a fall in grain counts and a second crop cut. A local dog nicknamed Scotty is credited with a 35 woodchuck kill for the season. Stores close Thursday for county fair and a September 13 Lions Club event plans book donations. Willard Jones and Mabel Bishop wed in Jacksonnie. Precautions rise after ixphoid fever cases at Rowsburg.
The Canfield Oil Co. opened a new filling station on Stevens property West Broad Street this morning. Chas Dusendong, transferred from the Mid Ole Avenue station, will manage the new location.
A long list of Sunday visits and parties from Birmingham to Berea Ohio includes Nir and Mrs W A Schultz, Lord and Paul of Cleveland, and many local families. Residents report good times at dinners, surprise parties, and birthdays such as A J Joyces 67th. Visitors from Pensacola and Elyria stop by, with several attending the O B Todes funeral near Axrel.
Local residents gather for visits and vacations at various homes including Miss Katherine Smith and Miss Fleanora Ott returning from Brownhelm. Cider making, a new paint job on a house, and a mill opening by W P Fusk are mentioned. Several families from Cleveland Murray Ridge and Elyria are listed as Sunday guests at A F Brandouw and Mary Latteman’s homes. George Kohle improves after illness while Parker and Bechstein install new coat of paint. Continuous updates on area social life and home projects.
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